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Vietnam’s Defense Policy of ‘No’ Quietly Saves Room for ‘Yes’
Vietnam is famous for the “Three Nos,” but Hanoi has been flexible in interpreting those in practice.
Pakistan is building a wall along its border with Afghanistan. Will it actually make the country safer?
Why Are Chinese Courts Turning to AI?
A drive to standardize judgments for “similar cases” has courts experimenting with big data and AI.
Saeed Khosa sworn in as new Chief Justice of Pakistan (Lead)
Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa, who part of the Supreme Court benches that disqualified former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from politics and
Brigade Parade Ground: A tale of mammoth rallies, emotion, political statemen..
From hosting public reception for Soviet leaders Nikita Krushchev and Nikolai Bulganin to holding mammoth political rallies -- many of them
India protests Pakistan apex courts order on Gilgit-Baltistan
India on Friday summoned the Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan and lodged a strong protest over the Pakistan Supreme Courts order extend
Australia v India: MS Dhoni half-century guides tourists to ODI series win
MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav put on unbeaten fourth-wicket stand of 121 to guide India to a 2-1 one-day international series win in Australia.
Europe: A New Player in the Indo-Pacific
Can traditional regional powers find a place for a new, “odd” friend?
Cracks Appear in the New Zealand-China Relationship
Is the long China-New Zealand honeymoon finally drawing to a close?
Assessing the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act
What is the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act and what will it do?
Indonesia President Jokowi to Free Radical Cleric Behind Bali Bombings
Abu Bakar Bashir, the spiritual leader of Jemaah Islamiyah, is due to be released next week.
Pakistan and the Sea: Preserving the Marine Environment
As blue waters turn black, Pakistan can do more to halt the degradation of its marine environments.
Pakistan and Syria: Rebuilding a Fractured Relationship
As the Arab World warms to Assad, how should Pakistan respond?
Coping With the Challenge of China’s Growing Space Power
Recognizing China's status-seeking motives provides an important tool for U.S. policymakers.
Does Ex-Nissan Chief Carlos Ghosn’s Detainment in Japan Point to Human Righ..
Ghosn’s lengthy detention has been scrutinized by Western media as “hostage justice.” How radical is his treatment in prison?
New Chief Justice of Pakistan sworn in
Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa took oath as the 26th Chief Justice of Pakistan at a ceremony here on Friday.
Pakistan rules out Indias role in Afghan peace process
Pakistan has ruled out any role for India in the Afghan peace process, the media reported on Friday.
Brigade Parade Ground: A tale of mammoth rallies, emotion, political statemen..
From hosting public reception for Soviet leaders Nikita Khrushchev and Nikolai Bulganin to holding mammoth political rallies -- many of the
Dutertes drug war example to the world: Sirisena
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has praised his Philippines counterpart Rodrigo Dutertes brutal war on drugs, which has taken tho
Manmohan Singh: India’s ‘accidental PM’ biopic causes stir
A film about Manmohan Singh is a hatchet job on him and his party months before elections, say critics.
Kartarpur Corridor passport: Amarinder lashes out at Sampla
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday lashed out at Union Minister and former Punjab BJP chief Vijay Sampla for trying to scutt
Afghan President thanks Pakistan PM for peace efforts
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Thursday telephoned Prime Minister Imran Khan to discuss the ongoing international efforts for peace and r
China’s Economy Czar to Visit Washington for Trade Talks
Finally, the U.S. and China’s top trade officials will meet for direct talks.
Ram Rahim Singh: India guru jailed for life over journalist's murder
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, in prison for raping followers, is found guilty of murdering a journalist.
The Case for Outer Space Cooperation in South Asia
While the need is clear, realizing such cooperation will mean addressing several key challenges.
Jokowinomics and Future Path for Indonesia’s Economy
Jokowi's development plan is well-intentioned, but led astray by lack of planning and sensitivity to public complaints.
Taiwan’s Newly Reshuffled Cabinet Looks a Lot Like Its Old Cabinet
Premier William Lai has vacated his post after the DPP’s crushing regional election defeat, but most of Taiwan’s ministers are staying
The Taliban’s Delusion Hampers Reconciliation
Emboldened by foreign support, the Taliban continue to refuse talks with the Afghan government.
China and the US Are Destined for Peace, Not for War
The trade truce provides a chance for both sides to remember that they are not enemies.
Kangdis are more than a way to survive a bitter winter; they are part of Kashmir's cultural legacy.
Kangdis are more than a way to survive a bitter winter; they are part of Kashmir's cultural legacy.
Australia Courts Vanuatu With Prime Minister Visit
Much as Canberra may desire a formal defense agreement, Australia is unlikely to woo non-aligned Vanuatu that far.
An American Consensus: Time to Confront China
The U.S. approach toward China under the Trump administration has quickly turned to all-out confrontation.
Japan Intercepts 2 Russian Nuclear-Capable Fighter-Bombers
Japanese fighter jets intercepted two Su-24 strike attack aircraft in the Sea of Japan on January 16.
Report: China Completes User Trials of S-400 Air Defense System
China has conducted a second successful test firing of its new S-400 air defense system, according to a Russian source.
After Brexit: Global Britain Plots Course to Return to the Far East
A post-Brexit Britain will double down on the Asia-Pacific.
Reduce school fees by 20%: Pakistan SC
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered all schools across the country that charge more than 5,000 Pakistani rupees per month to reduce t
Divers find India mine worker body
The fate of 14 other miners trapped in the mine in Meghalaya state is still unclear.
Van Jackson on Dealing With a Nuclear North Korea
“There would be no diplomatic outreach without Kim Jong Un crossing the nuclear threshold.”
Explaining China’s Latest Catch in Africa
In Burkina Faso, peer pressure – not just checkbook diplomacy – helped motivate the switch from Taiwan.
India summons Pakistan mission official, protests civilians killing in JandK
The government on Wednesday summoned an official of the Pakistan High Commission and lodged a strong protest over the killing of a civilian
South Korea to Receive First Two F-35A Stealth Fighters by the End of March
The two aircraft are expected to be operationally deployed in April or May 2019.
How Concerned is Turkmenistan About Its Afghan Border?
A reported drive to register men under 50 for the army reserves hints at underlying concern about the border.
Meghalaya Congress women workers demand scrapping of Citizenship Bill
Congress women workers in Meghalaya on Wednesday took out a protest march demanding the scrapping of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016
Freed by Court, Pakistani Christian Aasia Bibi Still a Prisoner
Bibi's hiding place is comfortable enough, but it's still a jail of sorts.
How Brexit Is Helping Vietnam in the South China Sea
As the UK contemplates life after the EU, Vietnam is one of its most promising new partners.
Serial Production of Russia’s Su-57 Stealth Fighter Delayed Until at Least ..
Russia will not buy the Su-57 in serial configuration before 2020, according to a Russian aviation industry source.
How Taiwanese Think About Immigration
A survey explores Taiwanese perceptions on immigration – especially from Southeast Asia.
Timor-Leste Needs New Strategies to Create Jobs
Despite the modest economic growth of the last decades, Timor-Leste cannot accommodate a rapidly growing young population.
Singapore-New Zealand Defense Ties in Focus With Military Exercise
The drills highlighted an aspect of their military relationship amid ongoing challenges.